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In the News

Jul 26, 2022

Michel quoted in Helsingin Sanomat: Why is Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership progressing exceptionally fast in the US

TSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Leo Michel was quoted in the Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat discussing why Finland and Sweden's NATO membership is progressing exceptionally fast in the US.

NATO Northern Europe

New Atlanticist

Jul 22, 2022

Now for the hard part: A guide to implementing NATO’s new Strategic Concept

By Hans Binnendijk, Timo S. Koster

NATO should be proud of its recent accomplishments—but now it needs to follow through.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Jul 15, 2022

Europe ‘must get its act together’ on defense, says Dutch defense minister

By Katherine Golden

Ollongren spoke about supporting Ukraine and shoring up European defense with allies at an Atlantic Council Front Page event.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

Transcript

Jul 14, 2022

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren: ‘It’s up to us to leave the world in better shape for future generations’

By Atlantic Council

Minister Ollongren joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how European allies like the Netherlands are adjusting their defense policy to better deter Russia and defend every inch of NATO territory.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies

Transcript

Jul 6, 2022

Gen. James Jones: ‘the Black Sea region is being pounded into the soft underbelly of security in Europe’

Atlantic Council Board Director and Executive Chairman Emeritus James L. Jones, Jr highlights the significance of US-Romania relations and next steps for a Black Sea security strategy.

Arms Control Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 5, 2022

Skaluba in Defense One: G7 To Ban Import of Russian Gold as Bombs Hit Kyiv Kindergarten

By Christopher Skaluba

Chris Skaluba was quoted in Defense One discussing the critical roles institutions such as the G7 and the EU have played in punishing Moscow.

English Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 5, 2022

Scheunemann in LA Times: Russia has unified NATO, but Biden, G7 allies face mounting challenges

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in LA Times discussing how NATO is adapting its posture to reinforce front-line states that border Russia.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Jul 2, 2022

Scheunemann in GRID on NATO’s evolution towards China

By Leah Scheunemann

Leah Scheunemann was quoted in GRID discussing NATO's evolution towards China, particularly in the ways China challenges the interests, security and values of NATO.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Townsend in VOA News: Biden thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids

By James J. Townsend Jr.

Jim Townsend discusses the capabilities and strategic advantages Sweden and Finland will bring to NATO.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Benitez in Breaking Defense: Turkey lifts hold on Sweden, Finland joining NATO, following wide-ranging concessions

By Jorge Benitez

Jorge Benitez was quoted in a Breaking Defense article addressing the news of Turkey lifting its block on Finland and Sweden joining NATO.

Defense Policy Defense Technologies
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